The phospholipid bilayer has weak hydrophobic interactions between the tails, restricting the passage of many water-soluble substances. The fluidity of the phospholipids allows for processes like endocytosis and exocytosis.
The phospholipid bilayer has weak hydrophobic interactions between the tails, restricting the passage of many water-soluble substances. The fluidity of the phospholipids allows for processes like endocytosis and exocytosis.
| Front | properties of phospholipid bilayer |
|---|---|
| Back | weak hydrophobic interactions between tails, layers restrict passage of many substances, phospholipids are fluid for endo/exocytosis |
Tags: 1_3_membrane_structure
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